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Route · RSW → BOS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Fort Myers to Boston

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RSW to BOS (Fort Myers to Boston) ranks #974 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

75.9%
On-time
-3.1 pts
vs US avg
87 min
Delay when late
11,481
Flights
#974 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

1.8%

Best Month

Oct 2024 88%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 61%

Distance

1,249 mi

Carriers

18

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 231 74 5 0 B6,DL
Nov 2025 181 38 3 0 DL,B6
Oct 2025 127 45 2 0 B6,DL
Sep 2025 109 34 0 0 DL,B6
Aug 2025 119 17 1 0 B6,DL
Jul 2025 153 50 6 0 B6,DL
Jun 2025 138 47 2 0 B6,DL
May 2025 180 56 0 0 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2025 289 42 0 0 DL,NK,B6
Mar 2025 328 99 6 0 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2025 289 76 10 2 AA,B6,DL,NK
Jan 2025 243 52 3 0 B6,DL,NK
Dec 2024 270 89 5 0 B6,DL,NK
Nov 2024 208 36 0 0 B6,NK,DL
Oct 2024 143 17 12 0 DL,B6
Sep 2024 119 21 5 0 B6,DL
Aug 2024 116 41 3 1 B6,DL
Jul 2024 122 47 4 0 B6,DL
Jun 2024 118 34 3 2 B6,DL
May 2024 158 53 1 0 B6,DL,NK
Apr 2024 249 50 4 0 B6,DL,NK
Mar 2024 273 74 3 0 B6,DL,NK
Feb 2024 237 72 2 0 B6,DL,NK
Jan 2024 206 67 2 2 B6,DL,NK

RSW–BOS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (84.9%) · weakest: July (66.8%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 71.7%

Strongest calendar month

November

84.9% on-time · ~151 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

March

~269 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.8% on-time · ~100 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

1.8%

82 of 4,606 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

7 of 4,606 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

RSW - Fort Myers

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Fort Myers, FL.

RSW on-time profile

BOS - Boston

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Boston, MA.

BOS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See RSW and BOS side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare RSW vs BOS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among RSW departures

From RSW, this corridor sits with 26 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 32 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (5 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Boston · fleet on-time rank #4337 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RSW to BOS

The Fort Myers to Boston corridor (RSW to BOS) posts a 75.9% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 11,481 tracked flights. Late flights run 86.5 minutes behind on average. 18 carriers cover the 1,249-mile route; over the last 24 months, 82 of 4,606 flights were cancelled (1.8%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 88% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 61% - a 27-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RSW–BOS peaks in November at 84.9% on-time while March carries the heaviest traffic (~269 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.8%, a 18.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RSW to BOS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RSW to BOS ranks #974 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from RSW to BOS? ▼
Flights from Fort Myers to Boston have a 75.9% on-time rate based on 11,481 flights. The average delay is 86.5 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 88% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RSW to BOS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 1.8% of flights on this route were cancelled (82 of 4,606 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RSW to BOS? ▼
The flight distance from Fort Myers (RSW) to Boston (BOS) is approximately 1,249 miles. This route is served by 18 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RSW to BOS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (88% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (61% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RSW Airport

Fort Myers
BOS Airport

Boston
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using RSW–BOS data

RSW–BOS is mid-pack at 75.9% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RSW and BOS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RSW airport
  • If your dates flex, November (84.9% on-time) beats July (66.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 75.9% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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